Sr Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide lowlatency highspeed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

This is a broad scoped position providing manufacturing engineering ownership of multiple assemblies for the project Kuiper satellite program. You will be supporting new satellite assemblies early in the production ramp phase providing critical design for manufacturability input and supporting testing of these assemblies.

As the lead Manufacturing Engineer for mechanical subassemblies you will be directly responsible for the production process development introduction improvement & maintenance of key hardware on our next generation spacecraft. Youll be the leading technical voice for a team of manufacturing engineers working on the product solving challenging technical problems associated with ramping production.

Key job responsibilities
Production equipment design procurement installation and qualification
Material flow planning and manufacturing process definition
Ability to support space hardware testing including tooling design and data analysis
Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) principles to optimize production processes and test efficiency
Experience with designing test cases for functional performance and stress testing in hardware systems
Knowledge of data logging techniques and handling large data sets from test campaigns along with proficiency in processing test results including visualizations and analysis using scripting tools or external data analysis software
Familiarity with test equipment error logs and troubleshooting hardware and software integration problems


Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.


A day in the life
Your responsibilities will include identifying and resolving assembly issues to keep builds on schedule as well as driving efficiency improvements through tooling automation and design or process changes. You will collaborate closely with design tooling dynamics thermal test and electrical engineering teams to achieve these objectives.

30 on the shop floor working with production teams to implement new processes review & solve key technical blockers in production performing production development testing etc.
30 independent development work analyzing production and test data to identify and implement key production improvement actions acting on quality escapes by developing and implementing new quality control measures developing & executing to existing roadmaps for capacity increase process simplification etc.
30 meeting settings collaborating with others on topics such as new design introductions production process change management production solution finding reviews etc.
10 mentorship settings with other engineers on the team performing collaborative work & coaching to develop team members skillsets while ensuring common team

About the team
We are a fastpaced datadriven team working with leaders in multiple technology areas to deliver the best product for our customers. We hold each other to relentlessly high standards and constantly look for ways to improve the products performance quality and cost. We are motivated by technical challenges and want individuals who are excited for the fast pace of production.

Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering electrical engineering aerospace engineering physics material science or other related discipline or relevant experience
5 years of experience in design and manufacturing of complex assemblies
3 years experience authoring and executing mechanical and test work instructions.
5 years Experience reducing cycle time and improving labor efficiency

7 years of experience in spacecraft or spacecraft hardware production environment
Experience developing debugging and optimizing automated test scripts for mechanical and electromechanical aerospace components
Experience in satellite guidance navigation and control hardware
Experience with mechanisms and mechanical assemblies including troubleshooting and root cause analysis of testing processing and assembly failures
Experience with bringing up a production facility from early product design/concept
Experience working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) ESD sensitive hardware and in a clean room
Crossorganizational communication comfortable evangelizing ideas and concerns clearly and persuasively in both verbal and written forms
Successful in taking complicated build and design requirements and developing them into clear and consise build and test instructions and implementing appropriate and useful quality standards and procedures
Commitment to rigorous testing & validation practices

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.